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Identification
- Name:
- (R)-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid
- Synonyms:
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- p-MECOPROP
- CAS:
- 16484-77-8
- EC/EINECS:
- 240-539-0
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H11ClO3
- Uses:
- pesticide
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
H Phrases
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H318 : Causes serious eye damage
Eye Dam. (Cat. 1) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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H411 : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 2) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Environmental regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListRestriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under evaluation. PACT ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).
Authorized Pesticide ?
Active substances approved for use in plant protection products (agricultural pesticides) in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Includes herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and other crop protection agents with current European-level approval.